US Bridges

Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Illinois · SE-6-T6NR2E · Structure no. 029408700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek in Fulton County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiteferry Rd-Tr 1
CrossesPut Creek
LocationSE-6-T6NR2E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.5249, -90.30967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whiteferry Rd-Tr 1 over Put Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.